Mario Herbert’s young Authors Workshop will equip children, aged 9 to 12, with the principles necessary to write a compelling short story or school composition. The workshop employs a unique teaching methodology, which deconstructs the writing of a story into its core elements. Participants will follow Mario, as he puts together a short story in five (5) sessions, while mirroring this de-constructive technique to put together their own short story in the same time frame. Participants’ work will be constantly evaluated every step of the way, and a prize will be presented to the person with the best short story, after the workshop concludes.
The five-session process is designed to produce a story at a publishable standard, with an added sixth session teaching techniques to easily align this process with typical school writing requirements.
Workshop Structure
The Young Authors Workshop is a six (6) week workshop, resulting in one short story suitable for professional publication, and one composition, suitable for school examinations.
| Session 1: | Plotting The Journey | 2 Hours |
| Session 2: | Laying Out The Route | 2 Hours |
| Session 3: | Engaging The Senses | 2 Hours |
| Session 4: | Taking Shortcuts | 2 hours |
| Session 5: | Engaging The Heart | 2 Hours |
| Session 6: | Techniques For School | 2 Hours |
Delivery Method
Sessions can be delivered either via Zoom Meeting or Face to Face. Extensive visual aides are provided during sessions. Some persons may require assistance with typing and submission of assignments.
Resources
| Story Premise Form | Plot your story premise |
| Story Submission Form | Submit your story draft |
Join a Workshop
| April 8th 2024: | Register Your Interest Now |
| December 4th 2023: | St. Luke-Brighton Primary (Exclusive) |
| July 24th 2023: | Young Author’s Club (Exclusive) |
| June 5th 2023: | Milton Lynch Primary (Exclusive) |
| May 8th 2023: | St. Luke-Brighton Primary (Exclusive) |
| April 17th 2023: | Completed |